I read a lot of books this year. Mostly because I challenged myself on Good Reads to read 100 books this year and I wanted to meet the challenge (I did and am still reading--catching up on adult mysteries and some YA titles). A month or so ago, I was tasked with doing a presentation at a Children's Services Division workshop on 2012 releases, so I read even more. I'm reprinting the handout from that presentation here, with just a few edits and a book I've read since then. Cheating? Perhaps. Or maybe it's just a great way to cover lots of books. Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger Lenny’s evil-genius best friend Casper (and his fake mustache) attempt to take over the world, and only Lenny and rodeo star Jodie O’Day can stop him. Recommend It? Yes. To any kid who enjoys the absurd, a crazy chase, and a good laugh. 8 and up . The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Partially based on a true stor
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